What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer Co-op position at Sarepta Therapeutics?
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity.
The Importance of the Role
The Process Engineer co-op reporting into the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) team will gain an overview of MS&T responsibilities including general knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, process control strategy, and tech transfer of gene therapy pharmaceutical products to contract manufacturing. This role provides the opportunity to play a key role in spearheading projects, to gain exposure to a wide variety of Gene Therapy manufacturing activities and manufacturing process statistical data analysis. In addition, the co-op will have a unique networking opportunity to manage their own project by working in cross-functional teams outside of MS&T as part of this co-op experience.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
This application is for a 6-month co-op program that will start on July 7th, 2025, and conclude on December 19th, 2025. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, co-op program.
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.
The targeted salary range for this position is $22 - $34 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity.
The Importance of the Role
The Process Engineer co-op reporting into the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) team will gain an overview of MS&T responsibilities including general knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, process control strategy, and tech transfer of gene therapy pharmaceutical products to contract manufacturing. This role provides the opportunity to play a key role in spearheading projects, to gain exposure to a wide variety of Gene Therapy manufacturing activities and manufacturing process statistical data analysis. In addition, the co-op will have a unique networking opportunity to manage their own project by working in cross-functional teams outside of MS&T as part of this co-op experience.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
This application is for a 6-month co-op program that will start on July 7th, 2025, and conclude on December 19th, 2025. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, co-op program.
- Support cGMP manufacturing investigations, statistical data analysis and root-cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve process robustness.
- Utilize a variety of technological platforms (i.e. JMP, Power BI, Microsoft 365 Suite) and collaborate across disciplines (i.e. Process Development, Quality Assurance, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing) to develop a late-stage technology transfer dashboard to enable efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Opportunity to travel to Contract Manufacturing Organization and support large-scale cGMP Gene Therapy Upstream/Downstream Person in Plant (PiP) to gain valuable insight into our manufacturing processes and bring learnings internally to better our portfolio.
- Analyze, compile and present results to internal and cross functional teams comprised of members from multiple groups and stakeholders.
- Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Interest and/or experience in data science, Power BI dashboard development, project management, and exposure to GMP manufacturing suites.
- Experience in biotechnology/gene therapy, specifically drug substance process development and manufacturing.
- Advanced knowledge and/or laboratory experience in gene therapy cell culture and purification methods.
- Maintain a strong work ethic and good documentation practices including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance and writing of technical reports and SOPs
- Ability to multi-task, learn new skills and possess flexibility that is needed in a fast-paced team environment.
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.
The targeted salary range for this position is $22 - $34 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
Salary : $22 - $34
